Category Archives: CES 2023

The Tactigon wants to ease your computer interactions @ CES 2023

January 23, 2023CES 2023, Computers, Gadgetsces2023, gadgets, motion, mouse, robot, roboticsPLUGHITZ Live

The Tactigon Gesture & Motion Controller The way we interact with machines has not changed much over the years. We started with a keyboard and later added a mouse. The mouse was augmented by touch, but only for some purposes. All of this means that the way we use computers today is nearly identical to how we interacted with them 40 years ago. However, the types of machines we interact with have changed significantly, and so it is time that our interactions change too. This is the lofty goal that The Tactigon has in its gesture-based controls.

What is The Tactigon?

The Tactigon is a unique and intriguing gadget. It is a board no bigger than a credit card, equipped with sensors and customizable inputs that allow it to turn any ordinary object into an interactive device with the help of app integration. With no wiring or any particular specific setup, The device seamlessly connects with apps already installed on the user’s mobile device and allows them to integrate the power of motion into their daily computing lives.

What is The Tactigon?

The Tactigon is a unique and intriguing gadget. It is a board no bigger than a credit card, equipped with sensors and customizable inputs that allow it to turn any ordinary object into an interactive device with the help of app integration. The device, when integrated, allows users to interact with their computers or devices without having to touch them.

In addition to the development board, The Tactigon has a fully functional end product called the Tactigon Skin. The controller is held in the hand and allows for simple controls as well as more advanced gestures. Depending on the integrated application, the controls can do different things.

How does The Tactigon change how we use computers?

The Tactigon Skin uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to recognize gestures and accurately interpret them. This allows users to interact with their computers or devices in ways never seen before, like moving objects on the screen in certain directions or performing complex tasks at once in a single gesture. The company’s precision makes it ideal for sophisticated applications that require fine control over the user’s movements.

Furthermore, the product allows you to access digital content with a simple flick of the wrist or turn a page in an ebook in one swift gesture. The Tactigon Skin has been designed to be highly responsive and accurate, ensuring seamless interactions between user and machine so that users can work more efficiently without having to strain their hands.

How does The Tactigon change how we interact with robots?

The Tactigon Skin is not just limited to controlling digital devices but can also be used to control robots and other physical objects. Its accurate gesture recognition allows for precise commands to be sent, allowing for a fluid connection between user and machine. This means that users can make their robots move or perform tasks with a simple flick of a wrist. The controller is also compatible with a range of robots and machines, meaning that it can be used in combination with all kinds of different projects.

The Tactigon Skin is truly revolutionary, changing the way we interact with computers and robots. With its integrated sensors and Artificial Intelligence algorithm, the device offers the best possible data available and helps users to control their machines with smooth and accurate movements. The controller is a man-machine interface that brings the digital world to your fingertips.

Summary

The Tactigon Skin is revolutionizing how we interact with our machines, allowing us to use them in ways never seen before. It is a leap into the future of man-machine interaction and promises to make interacting with our computer more natural and intuitive than ever before. The Tactigon Skin allows us to access digital content quickly and accurately, making it easier to focus on the job at hand.

To learn more about The Tactigon, check out the company’s website.

Interview by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor.

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Dog-E is the robotic companion you’ve been waiting for @ CES 2023

January 23, 2023CES 2023, Entertainment, Gadgetsces2023, companion, gadgets, pet, robot, roboticsPLUGHITZ Live

Dog-E by WowWee If you’ve been in the electronics world for a while, you know that robotic pets have been a popular product category for a long time. However, they generally come with some problems. Generally, they are too expensive, don’t do anything actually interesting, or both. One company has tried to tackle this problem for years and has hit upon a robotic companion that people will want – Dog-E from WowWee.

Who is WowWee?

WowWee has been around for a decade and is dedicated to creating unique robotic toys. The company is best known for the Roboraptor and Robosapien, which have both become iconic toys. These products created a new product category for kids and families, with the ability to interact with the robots and, in some instances, do some basic programming. However, the skill sets were still fairly limited, so, while popular, the devices remained niche.

What Is Dog-E?

Dog-E is a unique robotic pet that comes with a variety of personalities and temperaments for you to choose from. From the moment you begin interacting with your companion, it mints a unique personality just for you. And, as you continue to interact with it, the personality is revealed in bigger and more obvious ways. For example, the eyes might light up a particular color early on to indicate a certain characteristic. In addition, Dog-E’s tail has the ability to show personality traits through LED-powered icons.

However, if you would prefer to customize your companion, as opposed to using the one minted for you, you have the ability to change characteristics through the companion mobile app. Whether you’re looking for a licky & loving dog or one that’s protective & hungry – Dog-E has it all! It also features artificial intelligence so it can learn how to respond better to your commands the more it interacts with you. Plus, its adorable appearance makes it an irresistible companion.

Interaction With Dog-E

The best part of having a robot pet is that you get to watch as it develops its own unique personality and interacts with you in different ways. Dog-E comes equipped with a variety of sensors that help it interact with you, including touch sensors to detect when it’s being touched, infrared vision to bounce light off objects, and an array of microphones to pick up sounds. Once it starts interacting with you, Dog-E can become playful & energetic or sweet & lazy depending on your interaction style.

Summary

Dog-E is the perfect robotic companion for anyone looking for a pet that is both fun and interactive. With its customizable personalities and artificial intelligence, this product has something for everyone! Whether you’re looking for a licky & loving friend or one that’s protective & hungry – Dog-E has it all. Plus, its adorable appearance makes it an irresistible companion that you’ll love interacting with!

Dog-E is expected to come onto the market just in time for Holiday 2023 and will retail for $79.99. To learn more about Dog-E or pre-order your own robotic companion, you can head over to the product page.

Interview by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor.

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Sedimentum brings privacy, safety and security to your home @ CES 2023

January 22, 2023CES 2023, Gadgets, Healthaging, ces2023, gadgets, privacy, securityPLUGHITZ Live

Sedimentum Private Aging in Place As we get older, it gets more difficult to live on our own. In addition to actual hazards, family concerns can make it even more difficult – for us and our families. Making sure our siblings and children are comfortable and safe can add stress to someone trying to live their lives as normally as possible. Fortunately, thanks to Sedimentum, we’ve now got technology that can take both of those stresses off of the aging population to allow them to live on their own longer than before.

What is Sedimentum?

Sedimentum is a company dedicated to making it easier for the aging population to live on their own longer without having to give up their safety and comfort. The company makes a platform that allows an individual to age in place while providing themselves with safety and their families with security. They are not the first to offer these abilities, but they do appear to be the first to place a large focus on the individual’s privacy, as well as their safety.

The platform itself is designed to be able to monitor a home with only a few small devices around the house. In fact, to be able to track and monitor the inhabitants and to learn their schedules, the system does not even require that there be a device in every room – only the ones that are most frequented. The company will help design the system for the house and then install the entire setup for you – no need to understand any of the more detailed aspects of the system.

Using these devices and the technology within, the system is able to put together a profile of the people living in the house. Using that data, it is able to look for breaches of the patterns. These changes can indicate a number of things, including injury, illness, and more. It can also detect falls and other physical differences.

Once a change is detected, different responses can happen. The person can indicate that all is clear, and nothing will happen. Otherwise, a call can be made, either to emergency services or a local family member. From there, someone can check in on the person in trouble.

How is the Sedimentum system private?

Unlike most systems like this, Sedimentum does not power its learning and monitoring system on cameras. Instead, it does it with other, less obtrusive sensors. This allows people to live their lives normally without fear that family, friends, or strangers might see them. Also, they needn’t worry about someone looking in on them visually when they are at their most vulnerable.

While this might seem like it would hinder the ability of the system to learn and detect patterns and behaviors, the company says that they are just as capable of making sure your loved one is safe and secure without the cameras.

Summary

Sedimentum technology is available in parts of Europe now and will be launching in the US soon. To learn more about the system and how to get signed up for yourself, you can check out the company’s website.

Interview by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor.

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ION3 makes entertainment more real through scent technology @ CES 2023

January 22, 2023Accessories, CES 2023, Entertainment, Gadgetsces2023, gadgets, media, scent, VRPLUGHITZ Live

ION3 Virtual Scents We’ve all seen movies where someone smells something, and it transports them to another time or place. Whether it’s the smell of freshly baked cookies that takes you back to your childhood or the smell of a summer rainstorm that reminds you of a romantic moment, scent can be a powerful trigger for memories. Now, thanks to OVR Technology‘s ION3, we can experience smell through our entertainment.

What is OVR Technology and how does it work?

OVR Technology’s ION3 merges the virtual reality experience with actual reality through scent. Using an ION3, users can attach scent capsules to their existing virtual reality headsets. When the user is in a particular environment or playing a game, the scent capsule will activate and release the chosen scent. This makes for a more immersive experience as you can smell and sense what’s happening around you like never before.

Imagine being in a cooking game, and while cooking, the game was able to produce scents to represent the virtual food being cooked. Or, in a game like Left 4 Dead, you can smell the environment around you. This would allow you to know when a zombie has approached you based on the strength of the scent. Or you can identify Special Infected because of a change in scent around you. Of course, the smell would not be pleasant, but it would be effective.

How does OVR Technology’s ION3 work?

The system uses a scent cartridge, similar to a printer cartridge. In this cartridge are what the company describes as the eight “core scent profiles.” From these 8 scents, a developer can create a large variety of scents in various strengths. The technology can be integrated into nearly any type of media type, including games and movies, enhancing the experience.

The scents are programmatically created, meaning that the application or media property must be involved in the creation of these scents. This means that developers, directors, and producers are going to have to buy into the concept in order to see this concept gain momentum.

Fortunately, the concept has a long history in entertainment – especially in live entertainment. If you’ve ever been to a theme park, you might have been on one of the 4D experiences. While the majority of the experience is based around a 3D movie, the enhancements come from air, water, and smell. These experiences are scripted and controlled under the constraints of the movie experience, making the technology a little easier.

However, OVR Technology’s ION3 has managed to take the concept and make it universally applicable outside of the controlled environment. In addition, they have made the technology small enough that it can be included into a home rig, but powerful enough to be included into professional experiences.

Summary

The ION3 from OVR Technology is currently planned to be launched publicly during 2023, though plans can always change. To learn more about the company, the ION3, and how this technology might fit into your life, you can head over to the company’s website.

Interview by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor.

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Algorized allows you to see people even through walls @ CES 2023

January 22, 2023CES 2023ai, ces2023, gadgets, Health, softwarePLUGHITZ Live

Algorized Human Presence Detection Technology can seemingly always surprise us, especially at CES 2023. One company that has developed a surprising piece of technology is Algorized, whose new product essentially allows product developers to allow their products to see through walls. While this might seem like a hack in Call of Duty, the technology is real, and it is spectacular.

What is Algorized?

Algorized is a Swiss-based start-up, that developed new advanced sensing technology that is accurate enough to identify people and other objects through walls. Algorized’s solution enables chip makers and manufacturers to provide UWB-enabled technology to detect people and objects as well as vital signs monitoring, see-through walls, underground, and for communications and includes advanced algorithms.

The technology doesn’t show direct and detailed photos of the people on the other side of the wall. However, what it can do is show essentially an advanced shadow of what is there. In addition to seeing the outlined image, users can also see biometric information about people on the other side, including heart rate, without being in the same room or touching the person with technology.

The technology is based on highly optimized software and AI-powered algorithms. In fact, these algorithmic dependencies are where the name Algorized comes from. The company says that “Algorized” is the company’s name, metaphor, and mantra, leading the vision for how they approach developing solutions for customer problems. Taking advantage of sophisticated software algorithms allows the company to develop solutions. In this case, the solution is a sensor array and software combo that allows for the location, identification, and monitoring of people on the other side of solid objects.

Who is Algorized designed for?

Algorized technology is built for application in a variety of fields from people safety, greener buildings, and life-saving technologies to autonomous vehicles, and human-machine interaction. Algorized brings the ability to detect through walls to the next level in terms of accuracy and efficiency.

Of course, the technology is not intended to be a direct-to-consumer device. Instead, it is intended to be built into other products to enhance those products’ capabilities. Take, for example, a device intended to locate and identify people after a tragedy. These devices usually use technology like LiDAR and heat sensing to locate people in a pile of rubble following a building collapse. By including the Algorized technology, they can enhance the ability to locate and identify missing people.

Another interesting concept is being able to monitor the vital statistics of a patient that is being quarantined without having to physically interact with the patient. Doctors could keep track of the condition of the patient without putting themselves or even the patient in any additional danger, and without having to change out devices or be in the same room as the patient.

Of course, there are a lot of additional uses for the technology. If you have a product that could benefit from the Algorized system or you want more information about how it works, head over to the company’s website.

Interview by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor.

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